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Current Affairs 24 October 2025
India Launches Online National Drug Licensing System
In a landmark move to strengthen pharmaceutical safety, India has introduced the Online National Drug Licensing System (ONDLS), a centralized digital platform designed to enhance transparency and traceability in drug manufacturing.
Developed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), ONDLS enables real-time tracking of pharmaceutical solvents and ensures that only verified, high-quality ingredients are used in medicines.
This reform comes after a series of tragic incidents, including multiple child deaths in Madhya Pradesh, linked to cough syrups contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) — a toxic industrial solvent.
Key Features of ONDLS
- Centralized Monitoring: Tracks production and licensing of pharma-grade solvents.
- Batch Traceability: Ensures every batch can be traced from production to end use.
- Quality Documentation: Mandates certificates of analysis and compliance reports.
- Automated Safeguards: Blocks unverified or non-compliant solvent batches from market access.
The CDSCO has identified several high-risk solvents that must be tracked under ONDLS, including glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, maltitol, ethyl alcohol, and hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
This initiative underscores India’s growing commitment to pharmaceutical quality and global trust in its drug exports.
Tuvalu Joins IUCN as 90th State Member
Tuvalu, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable island nations, has officially become the 90th State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Situated in the Pacific Ocean, Tuvalu consists of nine small atolls and islands spanning just 26 square kilometres, yet commands an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of nearly 900,000 sq km. This vast marine area supports diverse ecosystems, including coral reefs, fisheries, and migratory seabirds.
Membership in IUCN marks an important milestone in Tuvalu’s environmental governance, enabling the nation to strengthen conservation partnerships and address climate change more effectively.
Historian Sunil Amrith Wins British Academy Book Prize 2025
Renowned Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith has been awarded the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for his acclaimed work “The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years.”
The £25,000 prize honours exceptional non-fiction works in the humanities and social sciences. Established in 2013, the award celebrates books that bridge scholarly research and real-world understanding, inspiring public dialogue on global issues.
UPI Introduces ‘Pay With Mutual Fund’
India’s digital payments landscape has taken another leap forward with the launch of ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’ — a new Unified Payments Interface (UPI) feature that allows users to make payments directly from their liquid mutual fund holdings.
Instead of transferring money to a bank account first, users can now redeem mutual fund units instantly to complete UPI transactions in real time.
How It Works
- The user initiates a UPI payment through a linked application.
- The equivalent amount is automatically redeemed from their liquid fund.
- The payment is completed instantly via UPI, without any intermediate transfer.
Why Liquid Funds?
Liquid mutual funds invest in short-term, low-risk instruments such as treasury bills and commercial papers. They offer:
- High liquidity and quick redemption
- Better returns than savings accounts
- SEBI-regulated safety and oversight
This innovation is expected to deepen India’s fintech integration and boost mutual fund participation among retail investors.
NPCI Unveils AI-Based ‘UPI Help’
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched ‘UPI Help’, an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at simplifying payment issue resolution for millions of UPI users.
This intelligent digital support system offers:
- Real-time tracking of failed or delayed transactions
- Instant access to payment status updates
- A built-in complaint registration and tracking mechanism
- A unified view of active UPI Autopay mandates
‘UPI Help’ is expected to significantly reduce user dependency on manual customer care, ensuring faster redressal and smoother digital payment experiences.
ITBP Raising Day 2025
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrates its 63rd Raising Day on 24th October 2025, marking over six decades of dedicated service to the nation.
Established in 1962, ITBP safeguards the 3,488-km-long Indo-China border, stretching from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, across some of the harshest terrains in the Himalayas.
From just four battalions at inception, the force has grown to nearly 85,000 personnel organized into more than 60 battalions.
Under the ITBP Force Act of 1992, the organization plays a key role in border security, disaster response, and counter-insurgency operations, upholding India’s sovereignty in extreme climatic conditions where temperatures often fall below -25°C.
World Development Information Day 2025
Observed annually on 24th October, World Development Information Day coincides with United Nations Day and highlights the crucial role of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting global development.
The United Nations General Assembly first proposed the observance in 1972, and the inaugural celebration took place in 1973.
In 2025, the theme continues to emphasize digital innovation, sustainable growth, and international cooperation — underscoring how access to information drives equality and progress in the modern world.
Review Questions
- World Development Information Day is observed every year on which date?
A) 23rd October
B) 24th October
C) 25th October
D) 26th October
Answer: B) 24th October - What is the main objective of World Development Information Day?
A) To promote trade between developing countries
B) To highlight the role of ICT in global development
C) To celebrate international peace and security
D) To promote cultural exchange among nations
Answer: B) To highlight the role of ICT in global development - BP Raising Day commemorates the formation of which Indian force?
A) Border Security Force (BSF)
B) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
C) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
D) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Answer: B) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) - The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) guards which international border?
A) India-Pakistan Border
B) India-Nepal Border
C) India-China Border
D) India-Bhutan Border
Answer: C) India-China Border - What is the total length of the Indo-China border guarded by ITBP?
A) 2,488 km
B) 3,488 km
C) 4,488 km
D) 5,488 km
Answer: B) 3,488 km - The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched which AI-powered
digital assistant for grievance redressal?
A) UPI Smart
B) UPI Chat
C) UPI Help
D) UPI Guide
Answer: C) UPI Help - What is the purpose of the new UPI feature ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’?
A) To invest in new mutual funds
B) To make real-time payments directly from mutual fund holdings
C) To withdraw money from mutual funds
D) To transfer funds between two mutual fund accounts
Answer: B) To make real-time payments directly from mutual fund holdings - Who won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for his work “The Burning Earth:
An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years”?
A) Arundhati Roy
B) Ramachandra Guha
C) Sunil Amrith
D) Amitav Ghosh
Answer: C) Sunil Amrith - Tuvalu recently joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
as which numbered State Member?
A) 80th
B) 85th
C) 88th
D) 90th
Answer: D) 90th - The Online National Drug Licensing System (ONDLS) has been launched by which
Indian organisation?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
Answer: B) Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
